#viral — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 902.4M total posts and 785.8K new posts daily, #viral is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 610 likes and 35 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #viral

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	610	100	45
#reels	1.1B	844.6K	8.9K	100	55
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	4.8K	100	53
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	2.6K	100	56
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	2.2K	100	41

Related Hashtags to #viral

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	889	100	44
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	527	100	29
#love	2.1B	240.0K	940	100	45
#trendingreels	461.7M	519.6K	591	100	36
#reelsinstagram	553.7M	247.6K	1.9K	100	40

Similar Hashtags to #viral

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#viralreels	332.4M	761.5K	1.8K	100	62
#viralvideos	266.1M	281.2K	1.6K	100	52
#viralpost	87.8M	59.8K	587	100	39
#reelsviral	69.6M	57.6K	1.8K	100	46
#viralvideo	56.3M	90.2K	1.7K	100	76

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #viral on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #viral has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #viral alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #viral with #instagood, #fyp, #love for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #viral on Instagram?

#viral has 902.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 785.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #viral receives 610 likes and 35 comments.

Is #viral a good hashtag to use?

#viral has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 45/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #viral?

The best hashtags to use with #viral include: #instagood, #fyp, #love, #trendingreels, #reelsinstagram. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-06. Learn about our editorial process →

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